Overview
- Apple’s M5 features a 10‑core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, a 16‑core Neural Engine and 153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth, with Apple citing up to 4× GPU AI gains versus M4 and up to 45% faster ray‑traced graphics.
- The first M5 Mac is a 14‑inch MacBook Pro starting at $1,599 with up to 24 hours of video playback, while the 16‑inch model remains on M4 Pro/Max for now.
- New iPad Pro models in 11 and 13 inches start at $999 and $1,299 for Wi‑Fi, add Wi‑Fi 7 via the N1 chip and a C1X 5G modem on cellular versions, and promise up to 3.5× faster on‑device AI versus M4.
- Apple Vision Pro is refreshed with M5 and an updated R1 chip, adds comfort and battery improvements, and keeps a $3,499 starting price with availability in select countries.
- Preorders are open now with initial shipments set for Oct. 22 in early markets, and Apple signals higher‑tier M5 variants and broader availability to roll out in the months ahead.